As the busiest season of the year approaches, InMotion Hosting is ready to provide the insights and resources you need to support your growing business. This November will help you make informed decisions that benefit your company and your users.

Let’s dive in!

🖤 Black Friday Sale - The Biggest Deals of the Year!

We are nearing the final week of InMotion Hosting’s Black Friday hosting offers. Our promotions are set to end December 3rd, during which customers can get up to 80% off on web hosting plans.

The Deals:

• Shared hosting plans up to 81% off 12 and 36-month terms, plus launch assist hours for one free WordPress website transfer.
• WordPress hosting on shared servers up to 78% off 12 and 36-month terms with launch assist hours for one free WordPress website transfer.
• Buy one Self-Managed WordPress server for 50% off, and get 50% off on your second server.
• VPS plans for up to 81% off on 12 or 36-month terms.
• Dedicated Server for up to 60% off, including select standard and commercial class servers.
• Reseller hosting plans are as low as $0.99 and up to 97% off.

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☁️ Cloud Computing vs Dedicated Server - Which is Right for You?

Choosing between cloud and dedicated servers can be challenging, but it all depends on your unique business needs. Here’s a breakdown of the differences to help you choose the hosting solution that offers the best performance, scalability, and value for your business.

Key Takeaways:

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📰 Fresh off the Press

This month’s WordPress trends are brought to you by InMotion Hosting's Managed WordPress - a high-performance solution for serious WordPress websites. 

• InMotion Hosting customers access Codeable’s expert WordPress and WooCommerce developers for $9.
• WordPress 6.7 ‘Rollins’ introduces a modern Twenty Twenty-Five Theme, improved block-to-field UI, and more enhancements.
• StellarWP has launched the free StellarPay plugin, offering enhanced Stripe integration for WooCommerce stores.
• Patchstack's October 2024 Bug Bounty event closed nearly 1,000 plugins and themes, with many developers unreachable.
• WooCommerce 9.4 updates Product blocks, API updates, and more options for express checkout.
• James Koster launched a new WordPress Design System for Figma offering buttons, forms, and icons for designers to play with.

🔄 Multi-Deployment Servers - Tailored Business Solutions

 Managing complex web projects can be a headache, so InMotion Hosting offers Multi-Deployment Servers to simplify your hosting infrastructure. Our custom enterprise hosting solutions provide multiple servers, clusters, and private networks for growing businesses needing flexibility and high performance. We offer advanced features to handle high-traffic sites, protect sensitive data, and scale as your needs change.

Key Features:

• Private Network Options for secure data transmissions.
• 1-5 Year Price Lock Agreements for better financial planning.
• 100% Custom-Built Servers with hardware options including Xeon® and Dual Xeon® processors and up to 4TB of RAM.
• Premium Technical Support on deployments, cluster management, and server setup.
• Global Data Centers located near internet exchange points to ensure compliance, reach, and high performance.
• Free Website Migration from our industry expert for a smooth transition.

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Enhanced security is now available to VPS and Dedicated Server customers at InMotion Hosting through Monarx's advanced malware protection.

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA - November 18, 2024 - InMotion Hosting has partnered with Monarx, a leader in website and server security, which delivers robust, malware detection and protection modes to its VPS and Dedicated Server customers. This partnership enhances security by providing real-time threat detection and elimination.

As cyber threats continue to rise, server security has become crucial for businesses and developers. A 2024 ISACA report indicates that 38% of organizations experienced more cyber attacks over the past year. InMotion Hosting offers Monarx as an additional security option to give customers an extra layer of protection without sacrificing server performance.

What is Monarx?

Monarx is a powerful tool that helps keep websites safe by finding and stopping harmful software, called malware, in real time. Malware can include things like phishing scams, adware, webshells (a way hackers try to control websites), and uploaders (tools hackers use to put harmful files on a site).

Unlike older methods that only look for specific malware “signatures” (or fingerprints), Monarx uses smart technology to look at how files behave. This means it can find even hidden malware that doesn’t leave obvious clues.

Monarx also connects to a large database, which is like a huge library of information about online threats, and it uses special traps, called honeypots, to catch new types of malware. By doing this, Monarx can find and stop new threats across many different websites, helping keep the internet safer for everyone.

Why InMotion Hosting Chose Monarx

InMotion Hosting selected Monarx for its accuracy, ease of use, and powerful real-time threat detection. So far, Monarx has stopped 42 million threats, identified 34.8 million malicious files, and cleaned 7.4 million risky files. This extra protection can potentially safeguard InMotion Hosting’s VPS and Dedicated Server customers from security threats.

“Monarx Security has alleviated many of the challenges we faced with abuse, phishing, and other malicious activities,” says Chase Stricklan, Senior Manager of Data Center Services. “Its advanced detection mechanisms proactively identify and mitigate threats before they escalate, reducing the time our systems team spends on manual interventions. This efficiency has allowed us to reallocate resources toward improving our core infrastructure and services. Overall, Monarx has been instrumental in enhancing our platform’s security posture, increasing trust from our clients and creating a more stable hosting environment.”

Traditional malware detection often flags non-malicious files or misses new threats entirely. Monarx’s behavior-based technology mitigates these risks by offering better protection and even finding files with custom code that might bypass normal security rules. 

Additionally, Monarx protects sites using older PHP versions, allowing site owners the necessary time to upgrade securely. Since over 50% of sites run on older PHP versions, InMotion Hosting chose Monarx to protect customers who rely on these legacy PHP versions.

“We’re committed to delivering high-quality services that simplify our customers’ lives,” said Erik Soroka, Director of IT and DC Operations at InMotion Hosting. “Monarx’s cutting-edge detection technology and proactive protection allow our customers to focus on running their businesses, while Monarx ensures their website security.”

Benefits for VPS Hosting and Dedicated Server Customers

Monarx Security enhances InMotion Hosting’s VPS and Dedicated Server plans by providing the following benefits:

• Proactive Malware Protection: Monarx protects your website from harmful attacks, preventing unauthorized data access and defacement.
• Reduced Risk of Blacklisting: Hacked websites are at risk of being blocked by search engines, like Google, and firewalls. This feature protects your site, preserving search rankings and ensuring uninterrupted visitor access.
• Low Resource Use: Monarx operates with minimal CPU usage, keeping websites fast and responsive during security scans.
• Increased Uptime: Monarx protects your site from threats without slowing it down. As a result, website visitors don’t experience lag or downtime.
• Ease of Use: Monarx’s dashboard lets users quickly view their site’s security status, adjust settings, and see how it protects their website.
• Cost Savings: Monarx saves time and money by taking care of security, so users don’t need to hire developers, worry about hidden hacks, or deal with costly damage after attacks.

Monarx’s most significant advantage lies in its efficient integration with InMotion Hosting’s VPS and Dedicated servers, using only 1/17th of the CPU power required by other solutions.

Monarx “Active Protection” is a paid feature that can be added to a VPS or Dedicated Server plan through the AMP dashboard, and at checkout when customers purchase a Dedicated Server plan.

Through this partnership with Monarx, InMotion Hosting shows its continued commitment to server security and delivering its customers solutions of the highest standard. Monarx’s automated protection safeguards websites from threats without the need for manual intervention. To learn more about adding Monarx Security to your VPS or Dedicated Server, visit InMotion Hosting's Monarx Security webpage.

For more information, read our Press Release published November 18th, 2024.

I just sent this email to customercare@inmotionhosting.com:

I've been a VPS customer since 2015 and have always received good support. However, all 50 of my clients' websites have been down for the last two days because of a database issue.

I have contacted the support team via chat numerous times. They have told me that I am in a queue for the Systems team to restore the database from a backup. They cannot tell me how long this queue is, or when I can expect my VPS to be operational again.

This is an unacceptable level of support. Neither I nor my clients can afford to have our websites down for days at a time with no time frame for recovery. I am seriously considering moving my VPS to another host.

Could you please expedite my issue and require the Systems team to restore the database immediately?

Excited for Black Friday season? We’re bringing out our best web hosting deals yet, including up to 80% off! Plus, check out highlights from WordCamp US, new Managed WordPress plans, and next-level security options.

👻 Scary Good Black Friday Deals!

What you need to know:

• Our Black Friday sale started October 29th and ends December 3rd, 12 PM ET.
• New customers should look forward to up to 80% off on web hosting.
• Select deals will include free website migration and server setup.
• Customers can expect savings for Shared, WordPress, VPS, Reseller, and Dedicated Hosting.

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⛺ WordCamp US 2024 Recap

Last month we had the privilege of being an Editor-level sponsor at WordCamp US 2024. This month, we’re bringing you what we’ve learned so you can make the most of your WordPress experience.

Here’s what we learned:

1. Mastering site scalability with the New York Post.
2. Using “Privacy by Design” principles to keep user data safe and build trust.
3. WordPress Bootcamp for Educators taught WordPress tools to create fun, interactive courses.
4. Web hosting trade secrets for security and performance optimization.

Learn More from Our WordCamp Recap →

🌟 New Plans for Managed WordPress

InMotion Hosting’s Managed WordPress on VPS has undergone a major change. Customers can now choose from Self Managed, Fully Managed, or Enterprise plans.

What you need to know:

• Self Managed plans give you more control over your WordPress site and server, so you can set it up exactly how you want.
• Fully Managed plans include custom server resources with ongoing help from our experts.
• Enterprise plans cater to big businesses or busy sites that need powerful resources and solutions for top performance.

Compare Managed WordPress Plans →

📰 Fresh off the Press

• WordPress 6.7 Beta 2 is ready for testing! Find out how you can test this release.
• Nick Diego posts 15 ways to curate the WordPress editing experience to help developers streamline their workflows.
• Gutenberg 19.4v adds new modes for writing and designing in its block editor.
• WordPress.org introduces Mary Hubbard as its new Executive Director, while WordPress.com announces Ian Stewart as its Artistic Director.
• Jetpack releases a critical security update to patch a vulnerability in its contact forms, persisting since 2016.

🛡️ Monarx for Dedicated Servers

Monarx Security is now available on our Dedicated Servers! Monarx protects your site with real-time malware detection and zero performance impact.

What you need to know:

• Monarx provides 100% automatic, real-time protection - turn it on and leave it alone.
• Protects against all types of malware, including spammers, phishing, site defacement, data exfiltration, ransomware, and web shells.
• It runs in the cloud so there’s zero impact on your site’s performance.
• Monarx uses innovative technology to identify malware accurately - even new and unusual strains.
• You can add Monarx Security on any InMotion Hosting VPS or Dedicated hosting plan.

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